Your feeding guide seems excessive in quantity?

The feeding guide provided by Naturediet is based on the recommended daily calorific values for dogs and assumes no other foods are to be fed and that the animal is ‘average’ in its activities and habits. However, all dogs, like humans, are different in their metabolism and the suggested amounts are a guide. The actual energy requirement of your dog is dependent on many factors including:

Age, Sex, Entire/spayed, Activity level, Personality (anxious or laid back), Coat type (heavy and thick, short and sparse), Weather (summer or winter)

Many dogs are also given treats or rewards with nutritional value and these should also be taken into account.

To prevent overfeeding and establish a suitable daily amount for your own dog, you may wish to start feeding at 20% less than stated (10% less for small breeds), observe for weight gain/loss and adjust accordingly to suit the individual dog.

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